Adam Roberts was born into a musical family, his father a singer/guitarist and grandfather in the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, so it was inevitable that he’d follow suit and pursue his dream of performing onstage for the masses. He began working professionally at age 10 and went on to further his education, receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University. After following his dreams of moving to NYC he made his Broadway debut in Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark. Adam has also been seen in Pippin on Broadway, the National tour of Dirty Dancing, Off Broadway in Standard Time. and harmonizing with his own singing group, Apollo Link.  He most recently finished co-directing and choreographing Broadway Backwards.  

Originally from across the river in NJ, Adena started dancing at age 3, training at her local studio and the Joffrey Ballet School. Adena is a proud Wagner College alumna (BA Theatre Performance). She has performed all over since! She sailed for 9 months as Rumpleteazer in CATS on the Oasis of the Seas, and regionally at Seven Angels Theatre (Serena in Legally Blonde), North Shore Music Theatre (Spamalot),  Fulton Theatre (Annie Get Your Gun), Maine State Music Theatre (Grease), and recently in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Mary Poppins! Adena has been sharing her love of dance through teaching for about 10 years!

Alec Varcas grew up in Wolcott, CT and has been dancing and performing since he was 6 years old. At age 14, Alec won a National Teen Dance Title while dancing on the Rob Merante's Academy of Dance Competition team (now known as Triple Threat Dance Company). Since then, he has been seen on stage in many productions including Monty Python's Spamalot (National Tour), Legally Blonde (Westchester Broadway Theatre), and most recently he played Elliot Grey in the Original Off-Broadway cast of 50 Shades the Musical! Alec has also backup danced and performed at many events including Digifest with Todrick Hall and at a  Backstreet Boys Christmas Concert. Alec has been teaching dance and musical theatre for almost 10 years.

Alex Hartmanwas most recently seen performing at Transcendence Theatre Company in California! She also recently appeared at the Arrow Rock Lyceum in MARY POPPINS, CRAZY FOR YOU, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MAMMA MIA, OKLAHOMA! and FUNNY GIRL. Recent credits include Vox Lumiere’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Norwegian Cruise Line’s PRIDE OF AMERICA, THE MAGICIAN (featuring Dan White), and television shows such as THE GOOD WIFE, PAN AM, THE BIG C, and SMASH.

Alex is a proud DMO teacher and choreographer. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2011 with a degree in Musical Theatre and Flute Performance. She was last seen in Transcendence Theatre Company’s A CHORUS LINE, HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, SHALL WE DANCE and the GALA CELEBRATION! She has recently appeared at the Arrow Rock Lyceum in MARY POPPINS, CRAZY FOR YOU, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MAMMA MIA, OKLAHOMA! and FUNNY GIRL. Recent credits include Vox Lumiere’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Norwegian Cruise Line’s PRIDE OF AMERICA, THE MAGICIAN (featuring Dan White), and television shows such as THE GOOD WIFE, PAN AM, THE BIG C, and SMASH.

Alex has been training in gymnastics for eighteen years and has been coaching for fifteen. He has worked with cheerleading squads throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania achieving numerous national championships. In NYC, Alex instructs Broadway professionals for tumbling and acro. His students have appeared in shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, and Gypsy, as well as other TV and film productions. Alex is the founder of Prime Time Tumbling Inc. and has been a member of USAG since 1996.

Check out Prime Time Tumbling at www.primetimetumbling.com

Alex Pecoraro is a dancer, choreographer, videographer, and editor. He has choreographed hip-hop competition dances in Boston and New York City. He has danced in commercials and events for NBC. Most recently, Alex has had experience as a video production coordinator, videographer, editor, and fashion public relations assistant in New York, NY at Galore Magazine & Emporia Entertainment. Alex currently works at Broadway Bodies in Manhattan teaching new combos every week! He choreographed hip hop dances for the NCAA Division I Wagner Seahawks streamed live on ESPN. Alex continues to pursue his love for performing and creativity through dance! Check out his videos!

Anthony enjoys working with youth actors at DMO workshops, and improvisation classes. Paying forward his experiences studying with prolific teachers, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Cheryl Crawford, Harold Clurman, Ed Kovens, and many others, is an important component to his personal growth as an actor, director, teacher, and artist. Acting and directing has taken Anthony throughout the United States, and to nearly twenty countries, on three continents. His numerous stage performances are as diverse as WEST SIDE STORY, at La Scala Opera House, in Milan, Italy, to the longest-running Off-Broadway improvisational hit show, TONY ’N TINA’S WEDDING, in New York City. He has guest-starred on televisions, GOTHAM, THE SOPRANOS, LAW & ORDER, NEW YORK UNDERCOVER, CRIME STORY, FAMILY TIES, THE GUIDING LIGHT. His films include; ONE LAST THING, I THINK I DO, THE GRIFT, and TEAM MARCO, which will be released in theaters later this year. His television directorial debut, HOOKED, is currently making film festival rounds, most recently the Cannes Festival, in the South of France. It has so far enjoyed eight “Best Short Film” awards.

Avital Asuleen: is a Brooklyn based educator, choreographer, and performer. BA, Theater Arts and History, MA, Comparative History, Brandeis University. She's been dancing for over 20 years, and has trained extensively with Dana Moore, Diane Laurenson, and Randy Skinner. Avital has taught at Peridance Studios, Lustig Dance Theater, DanceTemp, and is currently a teaching artist with Together in Dance. 

As a performer, favorite past roles include Miss Shields in the national tour of "A Christmas Story", Anytime Annie in "42nd Street", Patsy in "Crazy for You", and productions of "Sugar", "No No Nanette", and "On Your Toes". Avital recenty made her off-broadway debut in the NYtimes critics pick revival of "I'll Say She Is". Avital had the pleasure of observing Randy Skinner on the Encores! production of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", and has also choreographed numerous productions including "Anything Goes", "Dames at Sea", and "Gypsy". Avital is the founder of The Choreography Lab, and the creator of Ephemera, an evening of immersive dance theater.

A native of Austin, TX, Barrett started his training with Austin Musical Theatre and Tapestry Dance Company. In 2001 he won the B. Iden Payne Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play from the Austin Circle of Theaters. He continued his training at Carnegie Mellon University where he graduated with college and university honors with a BFA in Acting/Musical Theatre. He also won the Charles Willard Memorial Award for excellence in Musical Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University. Fresh out of school, he joined the Broadway company of Mary Poppins where he played the role of Robertson Ay as well as being a Swing/Dance Captain. He recently closed the first regional production of Poppins to use the original choreography at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse where he played the role of Northbrook and also served as the Dance Captain. Barrett has worked in many different regional theaters over the years and has taught a variety of masterclasses and workshops. Some of his favorite teaching experiences include Broadway Masterclass, Students Live, Dancers Pointe, Howell PAL Theatre Company, The University of the Arts, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Over the past two years, Bobby has worked with Janine at 7 Angels Theatre in Connecticut. There he performed in the The Producers and most recently served as dance captain and assistant choreographer for the world premiere musical The Mad Bomber. He has been on the road for the past year touring the country with the national tour In The Mood, a 1940's musical revue. Bobby is originally from New Jersey and began dancing, singing and acting at a early age. He is inspired by rising pop icons, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, and many more.

Boe has been a proud DMo Team member since 2015! Since then, he has been lucky enough to work with some of the most special young talents in the country-- and beyond! As a choreographer, Boe has worked with DMo founder Janine Molinari on productions of The Who's Tommy, The Fantasticks, HAIR, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Individual choreographic credits include Anything Goes, Sister Act, and 42nd Street. An active performer and member of AEA, Boe has been seen all over the country in the national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes, and regionally in shows such as The Music Man, Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Disney's Beauty And The Beast, Fiddler On The Roof, All Shook Up, Singin' In The Rain, and many more. All love and thanks to our team, our artists, and our family!

 

Boe caught the dance bug early, thanks to his parents' love for the performing arts; he was lucky enough to be going to the theatre, the ballet, and devouring the MGM classics before even going to preschool. His parents noticed his fascination with dance and performance and wasted no time getting him into class. From there, it was love at first plié: Boe was soon immersed in countless styles of dance, including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, theatre dance, jazz funk, and ballroom. 

Boe's love for dance was only matched by his love for theatre, and he wasted no time: he made his regional theatre debut as Louis in The King and I at eight years old and never stopped from there. His years of performance led him to Baldwin Wallace University's celebrated musical theatre program, from which Boe graduated in 2013 and immediately moved to New York City. He hit the ground running, working in numerous regional productions before setting sail as a hoofing sailor on the National Tour of Kathleen Marshall's TONY award-winning revival of Anything Goes. Some of his additional favorite credits include All Shook Up (Dean Hyde), Disney's Beauty And The Beast(LeFou), Kiss Me, Kate! (Hortensio), A Chorus Line, and The Drowsy Chaperone. In addition to performing, Boe also has been lucky enough to serve as Dance Captain, Assistant Dance Captain, and Associate Choreographer on many of the shows in which he's been involved.

In New York, Boe has been lucky enough to study under many brilliant instructors including Dana Moore, Jeff Shade, Scott Thompson, Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Randy Skinner, Jennifer Savelli, Sean McKnight, Richard Pierlon, and the late David Howard, among many others. Their guidance has helped him understand that dance is about continuous growth, exploration, dedication, an open mind, and an open heart. These principles have helped him grow not only as a dancer and a performer, but as a human being in general. 

BUDDY CASIMANO  is a performer with 30 years of working experience in all mediums of show business.

Before tumbling into show business, he was a competitive ELITE level gymnast, as well as a 3 time Jr. Olympic swim champion.  In the 80s, (after beating her in the High School talent show…) he become a back-up dancer & choreographer for teen pop sensation Debbie (Deborah) Gibson, touring the world with her for years.  After his 3rd world tour with Debbie, he pursued his dream of dancing on Broadway.  And quickly learned that if you stay focused and work hard…sometimes your dreams come true. -Some of his favorite show credits include: Broadway’s “Miss Saigon”- “Starlight Express”- “Hercules Live”- “Red Hot Broadway”- “Miss Saigon” 1st National Tour, “The’s Christmas”, & most recently “POP goes BROADWAY” (Starring Debbie Gibson).

Buddy has appeared in numerous music videos on MTV, & worked with other recording artists such as …Sykvester, Deborah Cooper, Darlene Love, Paul Young, & Tommy Page. Recent works include: Director/Choreographer onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines, Director/Choreographer of numerous corporate industrials, & co-choreographer of the Debbie Gibson /Tiffany Tour.

He has danced for some of the BEST choreographers, & directors, including: George Schlatter, Twyla Tharp, Jerry Mitchell, James L. Brooks, Arlene Phillips, Michael Peters, Otis Salid, Jodi Moccia, & Paula Abdul.  He has had the pleasure of directing and choreographing some INCREDITABLE performers such as: Ben Vereen, Karen Ziemba, Jennifer Holiday, Adrian Zmed, Asa Somers, Eugene Fleming, Abdrea McArdle, Anthony Rapp, Norm Lewis & Lea Salonga. His life in show business has been filled with crazy experiences like: being kicked by Madonna, having his nose broken by Sandy Nuncan, falling down the stairs with Sally Struthers, & sipping tea with George Michael.

Buddy’s legs were the model for Elvis in the international “ABSOLUTE Memphis” ads. A pair of his dance shoes are displayed in the Hard Rock Café, as well as a pair in the Smithsonian pop-culture exhibit. Buddy has been teaching dance and judging for National talent competitions for 20years and currently teaches mast classes in jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, & his own athletic, jazz-infused style he calls “Buddy-ography”.
His mantra is: If you don’t sweat…it don’t count.
Now…LET’s DANCE.

Callan Bergmann is a New York City-based performer who is currently performing on Broadway in Kinky Boots. His other NYC credits include CATS, Cinderella, Brigadoon, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Silence The Musical, and Lucky Guy. He has toured the country with the musicals Pippin and Mary Poppins, and also premiered the first German language production of Mary Poppins in Vienna, Austria. He has performed regionally at reputable theaters such as Papermill Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, The MUNY, and North Shore Music Theatre. Callan's film and television credits include SMASH, Lovestruck the Musical, the David Letterman Show, and Late Night with Stephen Colbert. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance from Point Park University. When he isn’t performing Callan enjoys teaching dance. He has taught dance Masterclasses all across the United States and Canada.

After growing up in Marietta, Georgia, training at Pebblebrook High School's Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, Cary earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Michigan. Original Broadway casts include The Times They Are A-Changin', Memphis (Astaire Award Nomination), Big Fish, Honeymoon In Vegas, and most recently as Dick in Broadway's Dames at Sea. Cary has performed at various regional theaters, including St. Louis MUNY, The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and North Shore Music Theatre. The first national tour ofWest Side Story, and concerts at Lincoln Center, 54 Below, Telluride, Colorado, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. To teach is to learn.

Recently, Cassie can be seen on Broadway in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK! She made her Broadway debut in the Tony nominated BONNIE AND CLYDE and has toured with WICKED and THE WIZARD OF OZ where she played to critical acclaim as Dorothy. An Ohio native, Cassie studied at The Baldwin Wallace University - Conservatory of Music, where she received a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Theatre.

In addition to her theatrical endeavors, Cassie has been featured with the Toledo Symphonic Band at Music Under the Stars under the direction of Sam Szor. She has performed the national anthem for the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox.

You can hear her on the Original Cast Recordings of SCHOOL OF ROCK, BONNIE AND CLYDE, and ANGELINA BALLERINA. She has voiced music for the web series “Invaders", and has recorded in studio with the indie band Onward Chariots. "

CASSIE SILVA is beyond thrilled to bring the standards and quality of Dance Molinari to Los Angeles. Cassie is an LA native with over two decades of success in the entertainment business. Credits span from commercials to TV, films to Broadway and even a superbowl appearance. Cassie starred in Broadway’s Rock of Ages and Matilda, transferring her role of Mrs. Wormwood for the launch of the national tour. Films include Hairspray, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Todrick Hall’s Straight Out of Oz. TV appearances include starring roles in two Nickelodeon series, as well as, Dexter and Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods. Cassie’s numerous national commercials and campaigns include American Horror Story, McDonalds and Coca Cola.

Cassie loves to share her knowledge and foster young professional artists! In addition to her career as a performer she also directs, produces, choreographs and mentors. Check out her podcast, The BE Way, about the Broadway lifestyle created and hosted with Fit for Broadway, her new tap show, Musical Feet, and upcoming web series and parallel podcast, The Wayward Guide For The Untrained Eye coming soon. Cassie truly believes you can have, be and do anything you set your mind to. Join Cassie at DMO LA and follow her daily adventures @CassieMSilva. We rise and shine together!

Having been one of Janine's first students, she is thrilled to be teaching with her. A New York City-based actress, she attended La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts (FAME) and has since traveled the country performing in numerous productions and tours. Most recent credits include: Babes in Toyland, Fiddler on the Roof, and RENT, and is frequently featured in many College Humor originals! 

CHRISTOPHER GRANT grew up in Mississippi and presently lives in New York City. At age 17 he was accepted into the University of Southern Mississippi’s Dance Program. In 2007 he graduated with a B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreography. Post graduation he moved to New York City to train at Broadway Dance Center with many well known commercial choreographers. Shortly after, in the fall of 2007 he joined Pilobolus Dance Theater where he performed classic repertoire, was one of the original
collaborators of the hit show, Shadowland, and made multiple international and national TV appearances including The Conan O’Brien Show, BBC’s The One Show, and The Royal Variety Show for the Queen of England. He’s been fortunate to perform works by noted choreographers like Ryan Heffington, Jermaine Browne, Alison Chase, Luam and The Kuperman Brothers. Christopher has performed in New York City’s highly acclaimed immersive theater shows, Queen of the Night at the Paramount Hotel and
Seeing You under New York City High Line. You can also find him training in the circus art of Cyr wheel.

Christopher teaches multiple styles of dance like hip-hop, modern, creative movement, and physical theater. He and his wife Lauren Yalango-Grant also teach a weight sharing partnering to all ages and levels. As a choreographic duo Christopher and Lauren specialize in physical theater and partnering.

Christopher navigates a busy schedule that includes a large number of projects in various areas of the arts. In the recent past Christopher has Directed and Choreographed a successful production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" for the Harkness Musical Theatre program which he co-founded. Just before that he Choreographed and danced in the music video, "Insomniac" with Director, Colin Duffy. He is also workshopping his Broadway show: For the Greater Good.

Christopher’s previous  work includes performing in musicals such as A Chorus Line, 42nd St, and Anything Goes; choreographing and appearing in pop concerts and music videos with Grammy nominated Larry Dvoskin and Sean Avolio, and performing with the New York City Master Chorale at Lincoln Center. Liddell also makes frequent appearances in the dance concert circuit; most notably with the hot group New York Jazz Choreography Project where his dance company “Le Troupe Liddell!” [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=325q8tRYeqA] is often praised.
Dance education is an important, integral part of Chris’ artistic vision. Christopher is proud to be recently certified as an American Ballet Theatre, National Training Curriculum teacher, levels Pre-Primary through 3. He is privileged to teach alongside some of the world’s greatest artists at prestigious studios like Steps on Broadway and Harkness Dance Center. TimeOut New York magazine says “Christopher Liddell exudes plenty of energy, making [his] class a total blast.” Look up his class videos on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/user/mrchrisliddell/videos?flow=grid&view=0

Christy has had a long and varied career in the entertainment field, working as a Stage Manager, Producer, Board Member, Company Manager, Theater Manager, Box Office Manager, House Manager, and sometimes performer. She has worked on productions in NYC (most notably Tony n' Tina's Wedding Off Broadway), NJ, Orlando and Washington, DC, as well as on Norwegian Cruise Lines, at Walt Disney World, and on tours across the US. A few years ago, she became a mom and thought her entertainment industry days were over, but found a new and exciting way of being able to work from home in an industry that truly motivates and inspires her. In 2020, she co-founded Virtual Arts, a new live virtual theater company, where she also serves as Director of Operations. For more information, visit: www.virtualartsproductions.org.  

Colin Bradbury is currently performing in the Tony Award-Winning Revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel on Broadway. Other Broadway and National Touring credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Come Fly Away; The Book of Mormon; A Chorus Line; Irving Berlin's White Christmas; 42nd Street. Off-Broadway and other NYC credits include Trip of Love; Bombshell: in Concert; Radio City Christmas Spectacular; Heatwave: The Jack Cole Project (World Premiere); Girl Crazy (City Center Encores!). Regional Theater credits include numerous productions at The Papermill Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, Houston TUTS, Gateway Playhouse, McCarter Theater. TV/Film credits include Nurse Jackie; Hail Caesar!; Good Morning America; and both The 64th and 72nd Annual Tony Awards.

Croix is a technically trained dancer from Philadelphia and is a current senior at PACE University studying a BFA in Commercial Dance. His repertoire of styles include Classical ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary,  and Theater dance including Fosse tech and rep. He has had the opportunity to study, assist, and work under award winning choreographers such as Michael Rooney, Mandy Moore, Josh Bergasse, and Patti Colombo. His goal is to push the excellence of dance and performance through education and show that "what we do is truly magical".

Daniel Switzer has toured North America multiple times performing in companies such as Wicked 1st National Tour, Newsies 1st National Tour, and CATS Tour. He has understudied the roles of Boq in Wicked and Davey in Newsies, and played the role of Mungojerrie in CATS. He is also the co-creator and director of the web-series Living the Dream, an award winning musical series about what its really like auditioning in NYC!

Music Director/Broadway Audition coach.
Darius often musical directs shows for national tours and regional runs. Some credits include Smokey Joe’s Cafe and A Chorus Line and he has played in many productions of Ain’t Misbehavin in the US and Europe. Darius also accompanies many Broadway artists including frequent appearances with Norm Lewis. In NYC he has performed with Billy Porter, Mario Cantone, Rita Moreno and Joan Rivers. Darius is also the musical supervisor for the Performing Arts School atThe Mayo Center in Morristown NJ, where he teaches courses for children as well as adults.
2017 marks the 25th year for Darius at The Duplex! Darius plays on Monday and Thursday nights and his nights are called Singer Spotlight. Darius loves to show off singers, and on any of his shifts you will hear amazing vocalists in pop, R&B and theater styles. Group songs are a big feature as well, and his piano bar shifts are often singer showcases with many surprise guest stars. It’s not just pros though, Darius really enjoys playing for everyone who loves to sing! The Facebook page is Singer Spotlight At The Duplex. More info at http://www.dariusfrowner.com/the-duplex/ Darius is pleased to be a MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) Award Nominee for Piano Bar Instrumentalist for 2017!

Here is a small sample of what can happen at Singer Spotlight  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_58dq0Le21o

David Anzuelo is the Founder of Unkle Dave’s Fight-House stage combat company. Broadway: An American In Paris (Palace); Disgraced (Lyceum), Escape to Margaritaville (Marquis); Tuck Everlasting (Broadhurst); An American In Paris (Palace). Other credits: Oklahoma!; Oliver! (Goodspeed); Be More Chill (Two River Theater); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Delacort). Currently running off-broadway: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait (Rattlestick/Rising Phoenix); The Painted Rocks of Revolver Creek (Signature); Consent (The Producer Circle Co.). Currently running Regional: Be More Chill (2 River Theater).  Film: Poor Behavior; Emoticon; The Ribbon; Last Night At Angelo’s; Helen At Risk.

Deanna Doyle is the fourth generation in her family to be a performer, beginning with her two great-great- aunts who had a sister act on the vaudeville circuit. She danced with the Kansas City Ballet, dancing numerous principal and soloist roles in ballets choreographed by legends such as Agnes de Mille, Donald McKayle, Twyla Tharp, and Paul Taylor. She studied tap and jazz with her mother and trained at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theater. She made her Broadway debut as Meg Giry in Phantom of the Opera, performed as Ivy Smith in Barrington Stage's On the Town, and most recently was nominated for an Astaire Award for playing 17-year-old Winnie in Broadway's Tuck Everlasting. She has performed at the Astaire Awards, Career Transition for Dancers, and has appeared in national commercials such as Tide and Twix. When not performing, she teaches at Broadway Dance Center and is thrilled to return for another season at Joffrey. 

Dee Tomasetta is a Massachusetts native where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Michigan. She was honored in 2018 receiving the Emerging Artist Alumni Award from the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Dee was seen in the First National Tour of Finding Neverland playing the role of Peter Pan and was also the Associate Choreographer of the Broadway National Tour. Most recently, Dee was in the new musical presentations of Bliss the Musical choreographed by Josh Prince and directed by Sheryl Kaller, The Storm directed by Cory Michael Herman, and Kalevala the Musical choreographer by Alessandro Pellicani. Dee was featured on So You Think You Can Dance as a Top 15 female finalist in Season 10 where she met choreographer Mia Michaels. Dee worked as an assistant choreographer on numerous projects with Ms. Michaels including So You Think You Can Dance, the Joffrey Ballet, and Mia Michaels LIVE. Dee performed an original work choreographed by Mia Michaels at the Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles honoring Lin Manuel Miranda and Dick Van Dyke. Dee has been seen dancing and singing for Disney’s Freaky Friday Movie Musical, the NBC Upfronts, REEBOK, New York Fashion Week, AUDI Global Launch Events in Shanghai, with Grammy Nominee Aloe Blacc, Musical Artist DUMBLONDE, and Gillette Venus commercials. In addition to dancing, Dee has modeled for MAC Cosmetics, Enbrel Print, Beachbody Openfit Pilates subscriptions, Capezio Dancewear and Hasbro Products USA. Her favorite performance credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Radio City New York Spectacular, Saturday Night Live, New Years Eve Ball Drop with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, Americas Got Talent, Transcendence Theatre, Mystic India: The World Tour, Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and iKADA Dance Company. Dee is currently on the Dance Faculty at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) located in New York City. She continues to share her knowledge, love, and passion for the arts teaching at various dance institutions throughout the country.

Combining a fresh and youthful approach to dancing with over ten years experience at top studios in California and New York, Eilecia Bovard creates a unique environment of fun and relaxation. Trained by world champions, Eilecia combines her passion for dancing and her enthusiasm for teaching to create the ultimate learning experience.
Eilecia adapts her teaching style to work with newcomers and professionals of all levels to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident during your dance experience. She will introduce you to the excitement and inspiration of a lifetime of dancing.

Elizabeth is currently performing in the cast of Broadway's "Hello, Dolly!" Broadway: "Something Rotten." Broadway Tours: 1st & 2nd National tours of "Mary Poppins", "Whistle Down the Wind." Regional Highlights: "Ragtime" at The Kennedy Center, "Evita" at Sacramento Music Circus, "Mary Poppins" at The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (Mary Poppins), "A Chorus Line" at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Cassie), "Ragtime" at The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, "Beauty & the Beast" at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Casino, "Mary Poppins" at Forestburgh Playhouse (Mary Poppins), "A Chorus Line" at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse (Cassie). BFA: NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (CAP21, ETW, and The Classical Studio). Elizabeth is an experienced teacher whose passion project is Project Oak Dance. She has studied with the Boston Ballet, Washington Ballet, Ballet Theatre Pennsylvania, The Paul Taylor Studio. She performed with Opus1 Modern Dance Company and the The Brandywine Ballet Company prior to pursuing musical theater.

Erica Mansfield was recently seen in the Broadway production of Evita starring Ricky Martin.  Prior to that you may have seen her in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Daniel Radcliffe where she understudied the role of Miss Jones. Other Credits include the Broadway first national tour of A Chorus Line playing the roles of Cassie, Sheila, Maggie and Judy, Mamma Mia Broadway and National Touring companies and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She has performed, dance captained, associate directed and choreographed at regional theatres around the country in shows such as The Little Mermaid, Funny Girl, Grease, Oklahoma, Hello Dollyand Can Can.  You can look out for her in the upcoming film Broadway 4D, which will be shooting this fall.  In addition to performing, Erica is also an established teacher in the New York area.  Erica is a strong believer in being a well-rounded performer.  She believes that without her mentors she wouldn’t be where she is today and hopes to pass on what she has so gratefully received. 

Gavin most recently appeared on  Broadway in The SpongeBob Musical. He received a Tony Award nomination and won the Drama Desk Award for originating the role of Squidward Q. Tentacles. Before this, he played Thenadier in the Broadway revival of Les Miserables. He originated the role of Bert in the West End and Broadway productions of Disney’s Mary Poppins for which he was Olivier and Tony Award-nominated as well as winning a Drama Desk and Theatre World Award. He also recently appeared in the 25th Anniversary production of Disney’s Beauty And The Beast as Lumière.  While in NYC Gavin has appeared at Carnegie Hall in Showboat, at Madison Square Garden as The Grinch in How The Grinch Stole Christmas and in the World Premiere of Holiday Inn at Goodspeed Opera House. On TV,  he has guest-starred in Law and Order SUV, Little America, and The Good Wife.  He was seen as a regular in the final season of White Collar. His London credits include leading roles in Top Hat, Crazy For You, Peggy Sue Got Married, A Saint She Ain’t. Also Me and My Girl, Over My Shoulder, Oklahoma and Contact. His regional theatre credits include Singin’ In The Rain, Snoopy, Noel Coward’s Masterpieces, Of Thee I Sing, Saturday Night, Alan Ayckbourn’s Whenever, and Chicago. Gavin has recently been seen as a soloist in the Disney On Broadway Concert Series and has performed his solo cabaret in New York, Chicago, and on Disney Cruise Line.

Georgi James is happy to be back where it all started, having begun her advanced tap training at DMO when she was just 7 years old! Broadway credits include the 2012 Revival of Annie (Pepper), Billy Elliot (Debbie) and A Tale of Two Cities (ensemble, child swing). Other favorite theater credits include Little Miss Sunshine (Olive Hoover) at La Jolla Playhouse and originating the role of Small Alison in the pre-broadway workshops of Fun Home. Aside from DMO, Georgi has also been trained in tap by Maurice Chestnut, dance partner of Savion Glover. Within the past few years, Georgi has begun teaching and has assistant directed, choreographed and stage managed numerous productions for the children’s theater education program at Phoenix Productions in Red Bank, New Jersey. She is a current student of the William Esper Acting Studio and an advanced bass guitar player who has performed in some of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic music venues. Georgi is honored to use all that DMO has taught her over the years and pay it forward to the next group of passionate young dancers!

Haley Fish is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts (’17 Acting) and fresh from her Broadway debut as Rumpleteazer in CATS. A previous Dance Masters of America's Miss Dance of America (2012) she has been traveling and teaching dance classes since she was 16, growing up in a studio very much like DMO. She has studied in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, France and loves teaching ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. 

Currently, Hannah works in the theatrical department at United Talent Agency. Originally from Baltimore Maryland, Hannah trained with the Baltimore County Youth Ballet, and attended summer intensives at Joffrey Ballet School, The Rock School, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and Broadway Theatre Project. She previously worked at Laura Stanczyk Casting and interned with Nickelodeon, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Jen Rudin Casting. Hannah is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan.

Heather Parcells was most recently seen in Tuck Everlasting on Broadway understudying Mae Tuck, and Betsy Foster.  Other Broadway credits include: Finding Neverland; Wonderland, A Chorus Line (Judy, Original Revival Cast), Soul Doctor; and Chitty Bang Bang. National Tours: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy), Some Like it Hot(Sweet Sue u/s), and Chicago (Velma). Off-Broadway and Other NYC credits include: Piece of My Hear (Jesse Understudy); Meet Me in St. Louis (Esther), Mademoiselle Modiste (Fifi), Jungle Queen Debutante, Blood and Fire, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Television: Guiding Light and ABC Primetime’s The Human Chain. She has also appeared on Dancing with the Starswith Mario Lopez, and opened the 2007 Tony Awards with A Chorus Line.  Heather is a graduate of Florida State University and regularly teaches dance and audition masterclasses all over the country for Dance Studios, Colleges, Conventions, and tour groups. 

Jasmine Spells is a recent graduate from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelors's in English and a minor in Dance. A native of Atlanta, Jasmine has performed in many known venues and shows around Georgia, including Beauty and the Beast at the Fox Theatre, The African American Dance Review, and the Stage Play, Our Time Has Come starring “Family Matters” alum Darius McCrary and “American Idol” Season One 3rd place runner up Tamyra Gray. Jasmine has also had quite a few film and television opportunities throughout the years. She was in Season Two of USA’s hit series “Necessary Roughness” as well as VH1’S “Single Ladies”. Jasmine was also blessed enough to be cast in the remake of the “Three Stooges” Movie as well. Trained in many different styles by many world-known choreographers Jasmine teaches Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Liturgical, and much more. Jasmine has grown in so many areas with her passion for performing arts, including choreographing "In the Heights" at the Performers Warehouse and "Ravished" at Emory University. Jasmine has been blessed to do many things at such a young age of her life. She plans to keep moving up in life and she hopes to be able to impact as many people as she can with her talents.

JOHN-MARIO SEVILLA, (MA, Teachers College, Columbia University, MFA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) director of the 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center, hails from Paukūkalo, Maui. He teaches at New York University Steinhardt. He formerly directed the 92Y Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) and the Education Department at New York City Ballet. John-Mario has danced in the companies of Pilobolus (dance captain), Rebecca Stenn, From the Horse’s Mouth, Daman Harun, Erin Dudley, Lisa Giobbi, Nikolais and Louis, Shapiro and Smith, Janis Brenner, Anna Sokolow and Bill Cratty. John-Mario has performed with juggler Michael Moschen, film animator Laura Margulies, drag artist Sherry Vine, poet John Unterecker and Navajo sandpainter-healer Walking Thunder. John-Mario’s choreography has appeared in New York City at LaMaMa, NYU Steinhardt, Movement Research at Judson Church, 92Y Tribeca, Dance Theatre Workshop, Columbia University, ABC No Rio, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, The Asia Society, Bronx Academy of Art and Dance, as well as at universities throughout the country. John-Mario is dance student of Betty Jones, Fritz Ludin and Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt.

Josh is so excited to be teaching with Dance Molinari! He has appeared on Broadway in the 2016 Revival of CATS, and around the country in the 1st National Tours of Newsies and A Bronx Tale. He also reprised his role in Newsies in the live Netflix movie version. He is originally from Westfield, MA and received his training from New England Dance Centers.

JR’s work has been seen across the US and overseas. He just finished a 7 year run at "The Book of Mormon" Broadway, First National Tour and Second National Tour. He started the show as Elder Michaels and eventually graduated up to Dance Captain. He has, also, performed on Broadway in "West Side Story" directed by the legendary Arthur Laurents. He has had the pleasure of working with Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen on the first regional production of their creation: "[title of show]". Other music theatre credits include "...Spelling Bee," "Into the Woods," "Hairspray," and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera." He was also seen as Master Moves Mickey's break-dancing friend for Fisher-Price. His most recent directorial project is "Mamma Mia" at Ivoryton Playhouse. His other Choreographic and Directorial credits include Off-Broadway's "Above Hell's Kitchen," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Hairspray," and the Denmark Premiere of "Avenue Q." He received a Broadway World Nomination for his Choreography of "The Producers," and "Avenue Q" was nominated for a Reumert (the Danish Tony Award). He has danced with Cincinnati Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. He has taught Musical Theatre Masterclasses at several colleges and universities all over the US and in Europe.  His students have performed in Broadway/National Tours of over 25 different productions, including the current running "Disney's Frozen," "King Kong," and "The Lion King."Students of his have also appeared in countless commercials and TV shows including "SNL", “Nurse Jackie” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmitt”. Right now, you can tune in to see JR hosting Cooking With Comedians by NewdieMag on Youtube.

Judah Frank was born in the Bronx, but raised in Jersey where he discovered his love of flying upside down. After many years training as a competitive gymnast, he shifted focus from athletics to acting and dance. Broadway: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Tour: Rock of Ages, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Show 'N Tell. Off Broadway: Brunch the Musical, Folk City. Other favorites include: Broadway Bares 24-26,Beyoncethon for MTV, and that time he dressed up like Shamu for a Save the Whales rally when he was 7. ​Most recently Judah has written for multiple projects which in mid production. 

Julia Udine grew up in Voorhees, NJ where her love for performing started at a very young age. She studied Ballet, Jazz, and Modern for 15 years at
South Jersey Ballet School under the artistic direction of Andrea Duffin. When she was 9 years old, she began studying voice at the Melissa Daniels Vocal Studio, where she continues to train. At 18, Julia moved to NYC where she enrolled at T. Schreiber Acting Studio.

After auditioning for a year, Julia landed the role of CHRISTINE DAAE in the new production of The Phantom of the Opera US Tour. While on tour Julia joined Josh Groban in a duet for his Concert Tour: Stages.

Julia then went on to make her BROADWAY Debut as Christine Daae in the Phantom of the Opera. Other NYC theatre credits include City Center's Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Off-B’way production of the original musical, Jack's Back, and TV’s Law and Order: SVU, and All My Children.

Kathy Calahan is a Broadway performer, teacher, choreographer, and songwriter— and is happiest when her skills help to inspire future generations. She has taught voice at the Music Theatre of Connecticut’s School of Performing Arts, LaGuardia Community College, The Broadway Artists Intensive, and The Broadway Arts Lab. She has been teaching private voice, tap, and theatre dance lessons for several years, with students ranging from absolute beginners to professionals on Broadway. Kathy enjoyed a five- year run in Broadway’s Mary Poppins, where she performed as a swing, covering over 10 parts, including Bird Woman, Mrs. Corry, and Miss Lark. She toured nationally in the original production of Ragtime, shared the stage with Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot, and danced in Randy Skinner’s pre-Broadway production of White Christmas. She has also performed all around the U.S. in regional theaters. Favorite credits include Dolly in Annie Get Your Gun, Josie in George M!, Polly in Crazy For You, and Woman 2 in And the World Goes ‘Round. As a choreographer, Kathy’s credits include White Christmas, Cole!, The Fantasticks, How to Succeed..., The Melody Lingers On, and Broadway’s Easter Bonnet Competition. Kathy received her BFA from The Boston Conservatory, and was trained classically in voice and piano at The Eastman School of Music. She will always be grateful for her amazing teachers and mentors: Bob Audy (tap), Luigi (jazz), and Rita Shane (voice). Passionate about early- childhood education, Kathy created a CD called Brighten Up! that is available on CDbaby. For more information please visit www.kathycalahan.com.

KATIE LOMBARDO originally from Long Island, New York is a professional dancer, singer, actor, makeup and fashion lover, cat girly in NYC. Broadway: Beetlejuice. National tours: Elf, Flashdance the Musical (u/s Alex Owens). Regional: Shrek, Oklahoma (Broadway Sacramento), Elf (Ogunquit Playhouse), The Wizard of Oz (TBTS), Memphis (J.W. Engeman). Katie has a BFA from the University of the Arts in Jazz Dance with a minor in Musical Theatre. Instagram: @ktlomb

BALLET & THEATRE DANCE
Katie Nanni began her professional dance career in the Ohio Ballet performing principal and soloist roles then moved to NYC to pursue her Broadway dream.  She performed at Radio City Music Hall in the Christmas Spectacular for five seasons and toured the country in various musicals including Doctor Dolittle, The Music Man, Cats,  Kiss Me Kate,  Grease, West Side Story. Her dream came true when she was cast as an original ensemble member in the new Broadway show Mary Poppins.  One of her favorite memories was filming the HBO pilot “The Miraculous Year” directed by Kathryn Bigelow and choreographed by Rob Ashford. During her 6&1/2 year run on Broadway, she took on various choreography jobs and taught master classes at Broadway Dance Center. 
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Khori Petinaud studied at Dance Theater of Harlem, North Carolina School of the Arts, The Ailey School, and received her BFA in dance from NYU. She has danced with choreographers such as Sean Curran, Nathan Trice, Aszure Barton, Cherice Barton, and Benoit Swan. She was a part of the original broadway cast of Aladdin and can be seen this summer as a part of the original broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Some other credits include In the Heights (Kennedy Center), The Color Purple (Nat. Tour), Tommy (Kennedy Center), King Kong, American Dance Machine, Freddie Falls in Love ( Signature Theater: Al Blackstone) and Roman Holiday (San Francisco). Tv credits include Rent: Live (FOX), Vinyl (HBO), The Knick (Cinemax), and Z: The Beginning of Everything (Amazon).

Kirrilee Berger has trained with Dance Molinari for over 14 years. She also trained at the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet School in Chicago and trained extensively with Diane Laurenson (a former assistant to Bob Fosse.) Broadway National Tours: Mary Poppins (Jane Banks, original cast) and Billy Elliot (Susan Parks, original cast). Kirrilee has been in over 100 episodes of television including, The Handmaid’s Tale, One Dollar (starring Leslie Odom Jr), K.C. Undercover (starring Zendaya), The “Who Was?” Show (Emmy award-winning!), Country Comfort (starring Katharine McPhee), Just Add Magic, and ButterBean’s Café (Nickelodeon) Film credits: Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (Netflix), I’ll be Next Door For Christmas and Poughkeepsie. Professional dance credits: Google Commercial for Yanis Marshall, Broadway Cares (Peter Darling and Kate Dunn). Kirrilee is elated to be teaching Janine’s repertoire!

Though a Floridian at heart, Lexi moved to NYC to receive her BFA Degree in dance from Marymount Manhattan College. Norwegian Cruise Line & The Fireside Theater gifted her the opportunity to fall in love entirely with musical theater. With that new love burning she quickly found herself making her Broadway Debut with the cast of Hamilton. “Always believe!” is 100% her motto. She looks forward to many more adventures; growing, learning & exploring here with her students at DMO!!!

Lydia is a Hope College graduate with majors in Musical Theater and English Literature. She has performed at HSRT, PCLO, STAGES St Louis, the Engeman; and with Cirque, dANCEpROjECt, the Grand Rapids Ballet, the Moscow ballet, and the Joffrey Ballet in NYC. Some of her favorite theater  credits include: Sweeney Todd (Johanna), West Side Story (Anybodys), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Truly Scrumptious), and Mamma Mia (Lisa).

Mandy studied Acting and Theatre Education at Emerson College in Boston. She’s a principal cast member on RUTHLESS SPECTATOR PRESENTS on AMAZON PRIME VIDEO written by former Saturday Night Live Head Writer, Andrew Smith as well as the ROB BARTLETT RADIO COMEDY HOUR filmed and recorded live on ABC DIGITAL and THE OG NETWORK. She also tours the country as a “Bartlette” and a core member of Ruthless Women Sketch Comedy. She’s played “Natalie” in Next to Normal alongside Broadway leading lady Sarah Litzsinger at the Adirondack Theatre Festival. She reprised  “Natalie” at 7 Angels with Semina DeLaurentis, where she’s also played “Annie” in Over the Tavern and “Logainne" in Spelling Bee. She recently performed in The Who's Tommy in concert (Michael Seelbach, Matt Farnsworth, Jeremy Kushnier, Tricia Rapier). Other Credits include NYC: Eddie and Palaceades (Mary), Dixieboy Firecrackers (Althea), Almost, Maine (Ginette), Urinetown/ Drunkintown (Hope). Regional: Doubt (Sister James), The Hundred Dresses,( Maddie), Proof (Catherine), Freckleface Strawberry (Emily). Film/T.V.: Lifetime Movie Network: I KILLED MY BFF; V-Day Film BREAK THE CHAIN (Debbie Allen/ Eve Ensler); CouponBug.com Commercial. As Founding Artistic Director of Lenka Peterson Players, Mandy's played "Eleanor"/Bizarbara" in Starmites and “Sally” in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She is also the founder of T.H.R.I.V.E. Arts with Broadway's Marissa Perry! Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)! www.mandyleighthompson.com

Marissa Perry is best known, so far, for playing the most fearless underdog Broadway has ever seen, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. She was most recently seen as part of the elite ensemble of fierce, high belting women in the original cast of Sister Act on Broadway, where she also understudied the role of Sister Mary Patrick. Marissa is an IRNE and JEFF Award nominee. Other credits include Kit in Princesses (World Premiere and Pre-Broadway),Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes (Seven Angels Theatre), Anabel Glick in Lucky Stiff (Laguna Playhouse),Toby in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (LaJolla Playhouse), Ellen in Sounds Like Love (Lincoln Center) and Trudy in Empire (Workshop - Director Matt Lenz). She recently wrapped on a brand new Soap Opera Web Series, premiering on Hulu called Tainted Dreams, playing the role of Belinda. Marissa is currently playing Maria in My Big Gay Italian Wedding (Off Broadway) AND Maria, 10 years later, in My Big Gay Italian Funeral (Off Broadway). Her passion is teaching and passing on her knowledge to other "musical theater kids". Marissa travels around the country teaching MANY different kinds of masterclasses, including her famously sought after "Chill And Chat" experience. She is also a crusader for healthy body image and positive self esteem for young people. She is currently studying for her Certificate from the American Council on Exercise in Group Fitness and also studying for her certification from The Global Sciences Foundation as a Law Of Attraction Basic Practitioner. Marissa dedicates all of her work to her family and to every small town kid with big city dreams. 

Mary Kate is thrilled to be teaching at Dance Molinari! She received her training at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance and has been performing and teaching ever since. Her favorite performing credits include Wendy in the first national tour of Finding Neverland, dancing backup for PHISH, and Broadway Dance Lab. She loves being part of the building process of new shows and teaching students of all ages.

Matthew is thrilled to join the Dance Molinari team!  Originally from Denver, Matthew has been dancing since the age of 9.  After years of performing in Musical Theatre productions around Colorado, he moved to NYC. 

Matthew has performed regionally at theatre through Colorado, Michigan, New York, Indiana, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Florida. He also spent nearly 3 years traveling the country as bad boy Tommy DeVito in the record-breaking Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS.

Matthew Powell received his training on scholarship with the School of American Ballet, the official school of the New York City Ballet. As a professional, he has performed with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and has danced principal and soloist roles in over fifty works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, Twyla Tharp, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Michael Smuin and more. Additionally, he portrayed A-rab in the International Tour of West Side Story, directed by Joey McKneely, and has appeared in regional productions of All Shook Up and Fiddler on the Roof.  As a teacher, Matthew was a faculty member with the Kansas City Ballet School, and has taught classes at numerous institutions such as the Universities of Iowa and Alabama, Marymount Manhattan, and Ballet Academy East. Additionally, Matthew served as the company ballet teacher for the West Side Story International Tour. He worked as Assistant Director for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of Pirates of Penzance and for The Magic Flute with Michigan Opera Theatre. His choreography received a fellowship from the New York Choreographic Institute, an affiliate of the New York City Ballet. Currently, Matthew teaches at Broadway Dance Center, and is a guest teacher for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot, Marymount Manhattan, The Rock School for Dance Education, and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. Upcoming choreographic commissions include Broadway Dance Center, and Regional Dance America.

Megan Doyle, Director 92Y School of Dance, holds a Masters Degree in Dance Education from NYU and is a graduate of the Dance Education Laboratory. Megan has choreographed for American Girl, Netflix, Disney and Lululemon Athle. Megan’s company, Community Dance Project NYC (CDPNYC), has presented works of Musical Theater and Contemporary Jazz throughout the city including at the Ailey Theater, Peridance, Symphony Space, White Wave, Green Space and as a five time presenter with Jazz Choreography Enterprises. CDPNYC is committed to serving the community through dance and works closely with the Harkness Dance Center’s Jr. Performance Team to perform monthly at nursing homes and community centers.

As a performer, Megan has worked extensively for Disney appearing in the How to Dance with Hannah Montana video, voice-overs for Lizzy McGuire Merchandising and industrials and concerts with the Jonas Brothers, Emily Osment and Demi Levato. In addition to her commercial work, Megan has had the opportunity to perform with a variety of dance companies, including as a soloist inWhen Paths Collide with Mad Cap Dance Company at Lincoln Center. Megan is proud to have spent 5 years on tour as Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank. Other favorite touring/regional theatre credits include: Class Dismissed: The Bullying Project, The Sound of Music, Sugar Babies, Into the Woods, West Side Story, Joseph …, and the world premiere of Markings.

Megan has had the privilege of teaching at many different schools and studios including recreational and competitive dance studios throughout the United States, dance conventions including Kids Artistic Review, in the NYC public school system as a teaching artist for Dancewave, The Village Community Middle School and at Merrick Academy Public Charter School. Megan also wrote and developed the dance curriculum for Gymboree Play and Music.

Micah Cowher is thrilled to bring trash camp to DMO! While performing and writing with his own band, Sir Cadian Rhythm, Micah is also very busy in the musical theatre world having toured on land and sea with many different shows including Rock of Ages, Shrek the Musical, and Off-Broadway's Bayside the Musical to name a few. Micah created trash camp as a way to blend percussion, improv, and dance to create a truly unique style of performance and expression that kids of all ages can use to help build confidence and focus in the audition room. Real drumming techniques are used to allow the student to improve to a tempo set by another instrument and to create music using every part of their body or any object found in the room; very similar to that of the show STOMP! The goal is to create an original piece of music and dance that is 100% original that can then be showcased for parents at the end of the 8-week program. Every kid will walk away with not only improv and listening skills, but real drumming technique that is extremely useful nowadays with shows that are requiring quadruple threats (School of Rock, Once, etc.) We choose to have fun without judgment or grades; just drum sticks, claps, and a listening eager ear!

Micah is a private tap and stomp dance teacher located in NYC as well as an actor/musician currently performing Off-Broadway in the New York Times' Critic's Pick, BAYSIDE THE MUSICAL, as AC Slater. Other favorite credits include Drew in ROCK OF AGES (Norwegian Breakaway), SHREK THE MUSICAL (National Tour), SPAMALOT (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (Weathervane Playhouse), SEUSSICAL (Westchester B'way), FOOTLOOSE (Seven Angels Theatre), GREASE (Castaway Players), THE 8TH FOLD (FringeNYC), and A CHORUS LINE (Theatre by the Sea). Micah is also a songwriter/drummer currently gigging and recording with Sir Cadian Rhythm, Silver Silver, Lady and the Lion, and The Nicholas
Wells Band.

Michael recently returned from two years on the international tour of West Side Story as Baby John and the company ballet master. Michael has taught West Side Story and Ballet masterclasses all over the world, as well as being a guest teacher at his alma mater, Wagner College, and other studios in the greater NYC area. Other notable performance productions: Mary Poppins (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Guys & Dolls and La Cage Aux Folles (Goodspeed Opera House), The Music Man (Ogunquit Playhouse), On Your Toes, Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, High School Musical, and Cabaret (Surflight Theatre). Michael was raised in Saranac Lake, NY and has been spreading the love of dance through teaching for almost ten years

National tours: SHREK, the musical (National/International). Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Swing). OZ the Musical. Regional: Goodspeed Opera House, Maine State Music Theater, Human Race Theater, North Shore Music Theater, A.R.T, New London Barn Playhouse.  Other: Mariah Carey at the Beacon (Assistant Choreographer). Training: NC School of the Arts and the Boston Conservatory. A proud member of AEA.

Originally from Queensland, Australia, Michaeljon moved to the United States in 2004 after winning the Australian Dancer of the Year Award to attend the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre on full scholarship. He then went on to attend the B.F.A. dance program at the prestigious Juilliard School, making him the first Australian accepted into either program. During his time at Juilliard, he was fortunate enough to perform works by choreographers such as Jiří Kylián, Antony Tudor and Twyla Tharp. In 2008 he joined the Actors Equity Association after performing at the St. Louis MUNY in front of 11,000 people outdoors. Soon after, Michaeljon made his Broadway debut as original cast member and Dance Captain of the 2009 revival of West Side Story, directed by Arthur Laurents. He continued on to perform & Dance Captain the Broadway company of Billy Elliot The Musical, original company of How To Succeed In Business Without Really trying, staring Daniel Radcliffe, and original company of Evita starring Ricky Martin. Michaeljon can also be seen on various live televised broadcasts including the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors, the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and both the 2011 and 2012 Tony Awards. When not performing, Michaeljon is passionate about arts education and passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of young performers. 

Miki Michelle (Boston, MA) began her technical dance training at Boston Arts Academy. Soon after she joined OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center’s dance company NIA Dance Troupe (2002) and began her journey as a professional dancer. Michelle went on to earn degrees in Dance and Psychology from UMass Amherst (2010) and has since trained at Broadway Dance Center, The Ailey School, Motivating Excellence under the direction of Rhapsody James, and with Luam in her prestigious Rock The Industry program. Miki was closely mentored by Rhapsody James (Beyonce, Brittany Spears, Cassie, etc.) and currently serves as Rehearsal Director/Dancer for her companyRhapsody En Dance (R.ED). Professionally, Michelle’s credits include SimonWill Productions, MTV, VH1 Promos, Macy’s, BLAZE The Stage, where she had the opportunity to work with choreographer Laurieann Gibson, Soul Train, Prelude New England, BET’s 106th & Park, the Off Broadway Show iLuminate, where she performed as the lead female role, Beyonće, Fisher Price, Ronald K. Brown (Evidence, A Dance Company), Disney, Little People Live Tour, and SuperWHY! Live Tour, where she played Wonder Red. Most recently she made her New York City acting Debut as Leona in the Off Broadway show Sound Syndrome: Soho Heartbreaker. Miki is represented by Clear Talent Group and continues to work on artistically diverse projects. 
Miki Michelle was able to hone her choreographic skills in college creating works for multiple campus showcases. She teaches classes, workshops, and lecture demonstrations in New York City and surrounding areas. Most recently serving as a free lance artist forHumans Collective (2014). 

Morgan is thrilled to be returning to her roots here at DMO!  Morgan began studying dance at DMO at 10 years-old.  She did “the child performing” thing and decided to pursue it as an adult!  She graduated from the BFA Musical Theatre program at Penn State University in May 2018.  There she studied tap, jazz, ballet, theatre styles, and hip-hop.  Some of Morgan’s favorite credits include Charity in Sweet Charity (Penn State University) , Amy in Little Women (Directed by Susan H. Schulman), and Ya-Ya in Joe Iconis’s new musical Love In Hate Nation (choreography by Jennifer Werner).  This summer Morgan will be teaching alongside Janine at Broadway In The Mountains! She is so happy to back with her DMO family! www.morganhecker.com Instagram: morganehecker

Born and raised in Israel, Netanel trained in ballet from age 7. In Israel he worked with several dance companies, among them Bat Dor dance company, The Israeli Opera and the Israeli Ballet. Netanel discovered his love for musical theatre in Israeli productions of american musicals.
He also won the Israeli version of So You think You Can Dance which led him to move to America and pursue a career in musical theatre.
In the US Netanel graduated from AMDA NY. Among his american credits: A Chorus Line - national tour,  "Best performer" title for his role of Gene Kelly in What a Glorious Feeling (OR), and was recently seen on Broadway's Aladdin. 

Nico DeJesus is a professional singer, dancer, and actor.  He is currently the Assistant Dance Captain and swing for "Pretty Woman the Musical" on Broadway at the Nederlander theater!  He can also be seen on film in "Disney's Newsies the Broadway Musical" playing the role of Romeo. Nico is a graduate of UCLA with a degree in World arts and Cultures with a concentration in Dance. While living in Los Angeles, Nico danced on Disney Channel's "Shake it Up" and "That's so Raven." He can also be seen on MTV's "Awkward" where he played the role of Henry. Nico was a featured performer on Jay-Z’s “H to the Izzo” music video where he can be seen rapping along side Jay-Z.

Born and raised in South Florida, Nicole Hellman has been dancing since the age of two. Having trained in Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Gymnastics, Nicole was a competitive gymnast and was ranked #2 in the State of Florida. Nicole has participated in numerous summer intensive programs such as The Nutmeg Conservatory (Connecticut), North Carolina Dance Theatre, American Theatre Dance (New York), Peridance Center (New York), New York City Dance Alliance, and Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary Dance (New York).  Nicole continues to further her dance studies in N.Y.C. while pursuing her Bachelors degree at Fordham University Lincoln Center. She was one of the very few students selected to participate in the Ailey/ Fordham BFA program. Nicole recently made her professional debut with the World Tour ’09-’10 of West Side Story under the direction of famed broadway choreographer Joey McKneely. She has also performed with the National Tour of West Side Story.

Oneika Phillips performed in "FELA!" on Broadway, as "Anita" in the 50th Anniversary EurAsia tour of West Side Story, served as Assistant to the Choreographer on Broadway's Violet and continues to work closely with Christopher Gattelli on his developmental work "In Your Arms" and the Broadway-bound "Amazing Grace". 

Sam Allen is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (the “Fame” School).  He studied and performed with the American Ballroom Theatre and the Harkness Youth Ballet. Sam has choreographed feature films, the musical production “In The Heights”, and national commercials for companies such as Nike, Almond Breeze, Canon, and Doritos. He has also choreographed music videos and live tours for artists including Todrick Hall, Mya, Cappadonna of Wu-Tang Clan, and Dina Rae. Sam has received various awards including Best Choreography at the United States Tournament of Dance Nationals.  He loves telling stories through creative movement and his expertise in various forms of dance enables him to perform, guest teaches, and choreograph nationally. Currently, Sam teaches dance at various studios including the world-renowned Edge in Los Angeles and Broadway Dance Center in NYC. 

Sam Hay is New York City based director, choreographer, and performer.  He most recently returned to NYC from directing and choreographing Footloose at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.  Sam's work has previously been seen in Phoenix Theatre's award winning productions of Mary Poppins (Zoni Award: Best Choreography), Chicago (Zoni Award: Best Choreography), Billy Elliott (BwayWorld Award: Best Choreography), Bullets Over Broadway, and more.  He has also choreographed for the Little Theatre on the Square, Webster Conservatory, Grandstreet Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, and more.  As a performer, Sam has been seen in Broadway Bares, Bares Fire Island, the Fire Island Dance Festival, BC/EFA's Easter Bonnet, Mark Stuart Dance Theatre (Standard Time), the National Tour of ALL SHOOK UP, Phoenix Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Palace Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Little Theatre on the Square, Repertory Theatre of STL, and a web campaign for Hermes.

Savannah grew up in Lancaster, PA, where she trained with Susquehanna Dance Center and performed with COBALT Contemporary Ballet of PA. In high school, she attended summer intensives with the American Ballet Theater, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Kirov Academy of Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet School. After graduation, she received trainee and apprentice offers with Classical Ballet companies across the country, but instead began working as a freelance dancer; appearing in film, TV, and commercials. She has also been a guest teacher for summer intensives and choreographed national award-winning solos. Savannah now studies at Columbia University, where she intends to major in the Medical Humanities, and is active in the dance community.

Sean is originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, trained in Washington, DC and has been living in

New York ever since. Recent credits include Barnaby Tucker in the Hello Dolly 1st National tour,

Joe Pesci/Frankie Valli u.s in the Jersey Boys National Tour, and Michael Darling in the Peter Pan

360 National Tour. Some favorite regional credits include Jersey Boys (Ogunquit Playhouse),

Titanic (Signature Theatre), Elmer Gantry (Signature Theatre), and a production of Footloose

Directed and Choreographed by Janine Molinari, herself! Sean truly enjoys his time teaching.

Nothing feels better than seeing students succeed after coaching, class, and private lessons.

​Skye began her career when she moved to New York City at age 17. She was seen on Broadway in West Side Story, and On The Town, where she understudied the lead role of Ivy Smith. She is currently in the Broadway revival of Carousel at the Imperial Theater. Other NYC credits include American Dance Machine, and numerous shows for New York City Center’s Encores! series, such as Little Me and The Golden Apple. She can also be seen on the second season of NBC’s hit TV series SMASH, as a recurring cast member.

 

Stephanie is currently living and working in New York City. She most recently made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls the Musical on Broadway! Click here for tickets!

Stephanie trained at a local dance school in her home town starting at the age of five in all styles of dance where she won numerous regional and national awards for both performing and choreography. Upon graduating from Point Park University’s Conservatory of the Performing Arts with a BA in Dance and a concentration in Jazz Stephanie have been working professionally for two years doing various performing jobs in many different styles. As a professional, Stephanie’s performance experience includes TV appearances, Music Videos, Musical Theatre, along with various commercial and concert dance projects that have taken her around the world.

Bissonnette had the honor of appearing in a production number choreographed by Jim Cooney for Extreme Makeover Home Edition while studying at Broadway Dance Center in the Summer Intern Program. Bissonnette has also appeared in countless musical productions including: Footloose (Wendy Jo/Seven Angels Theatre), West Side Story (Riverside Theatre), The Wizard of Oz (Surflight Theatre), Hairspray (Brenda Shelly), The Music Man (Zaneeta Shinn), and The King and I (Eliza), just to name a few. Stephanie has also been featured in BCEFA East Bonnet Opening by Rommy Sandhu, and Broadway Bares 25 by Nick Kenkel. She has also been able to perform concert contemporary dance works by Kiesha Lalama, Ron Tassone, Bill T. Jones, Douglas.

Susan is a NYC based actor, writer, director and acting coach. She has recently created a one woman musical based on her alter ego Lavinia Draper. MISSING PERSON is composed by Lynn Portas and Choreography by Dance Molinari.  She has directed and starred in off-Broadway hit Tony n Tina's Wedding and All Dolled Up. She teaches improvisation at Dance Molinari and Susan Batson Studio. She has directed numerous one person shows. She originated the role of Sophia in the Golden Girls Parody,  Thank You For Being a Friend. She is with Dance Molinari for 20 years and proud to artistic direct and host our yearly Holiday Hop.

Tessa started dancing at three years old and performing in musicals at age six. Joined her competitive dance company at age seven and performed with them for eight years winning nine scholarships and subsequently being asked to dance at Radio City Music Hall. Tessa worked professionally in LA for two years, and also had fun with a circus phase of training in aerial arts, climbing silks and hanging from hoops.

​Tessa made her Broadway debut at age 19 and has been enjoying every minute of working in NYC ever since! Broadway: Annie (Star to Be), Cinderella (Ella u/s) (plus First Nat’l tour), Dames At Sea (Ruby, Joan u/s). Off/Pre-B’way: First Wives Club, Chasing Rainbows, The Anthem. Favorite Regional include Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie) at North Shore MT, 42nd Street (Peggy) at MTWichita, and Next To Normal (Natalie) at La Mirada Performing Arts (LA Ovation award nomination).

Tom Feeney is a Boston native, who first traveled to NYC to receive his BA in acting from Fordham University. Following, Tom served as the on-stage swing for the 2015 Drama Desk Award-winning immersive theatre show Queen of the Night. He is excited to be now working with ExquisiteMuse productions creating immersive nightlife experiences. Recently, he has been seen on TV shows like Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, America’s Got Talent and Saturday Night Live. Tom has taught in both the Boston and New York areas, and he is especially excited to get to know the kids at Dance Molinari and all the talent they have to offer!

Mr. DiMonda currently serves as the Associate Producing Director for the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, Long Island’s only year round Equity theater, where he directed and choreographed their inaugural production of Smokey Joe’s Café.  Mr. DiMonda is also a faculty member of The Ailey School and The Ailey Extension. He founded and served as Artistic Director for the Harkness Dance Center’s Tap Team and has also been a faculty member of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and an artist in residence for the Metropolitan Opera Guild where he taught the Creating Original Opera program.

As an accomplished SDC Stage Director, Choreographer and Fight Choreographer Mr. DiMonda’s work has taken him throughout the United Sates, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Europe and The Far East. He has performed, directed and choreographed in every imaginable venue and has created original productions of Tick, Tick, Boom!,Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell, The King and I,My Fair Lady, Carousel, High Society, Always…Patsy Cline, Dames At Sea, Forever Plaid, The Fantasticks, Annie, Blues In The Night, The All Night Strut, The Taffetas and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  As Choreographer Mr. DiMonda has recreated the Broadway choreography for Crazy For You. His original works include Miss Saigon, West Side Story, A Wonderful Life, Oliver!, The Music Man, Fiddler On The Roof, How To Succeed…, Kiss Me, Kate, Mame, Funny Girl, Cinderella, Do I Hear A Waltz?, and Annie. Mr. DiMonda is also an accomplished Fight Choreographer. He has assisted the leading lady stab her attacker in the back in Dial M For Murder. He’s created whimsical ‘fights of fancy’ for The Fantasticks, helped clans to make war on each other in that Scottish play by William Shakespeare and didn’t even try to play referee between two women fighting with stiletto heels in The Actor’s Fans!

Mr. DiMonda has been a teacher of professional dancers for over 15 years and realized that many actors have limited facility with their physical instrument and many dancers have limited access to their emotional-life when on stage. As both a classically trained actor and an accomplished dancer, he has created techniques that blend the two art forms in ways that are rarely seen in the industry or in the classroom. During his career he came to realize that when studying their craft, performing artists must be given the opportunity to develop physical and emotional skills at the same time in a nurturing yet disciplined environment.

Whitney Sprayberry is a seasoned professional on the NYC circuit. She was a cast member in Spider-man "Turn off the Dark" on Broadway and most recently assisted Chase Brock on "Alice by Heart" - a new musical by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik (the geniuses behind Spring Awakening). She also has been a faculty member at Fordham University for both the dance and musical theater programs. You can now catch her as the featured performer in the music video "Brightside" by Stephanie Carlin. 

"Dance is the hidden language of the soul." - Martha Graham 

She was most recently seen onstage as the principal singer in Don Arden's Jubilee! at Bally's Casino in Las Vegas, where she is one of the few to be chosen as both a classic showgirl and principal singer in the 32 years of the show. She toured Asia with Lea Salonga in Broadway Asia's Cinderella, and internationally in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Other credits include Lend Me A Tenor- The Musical (West End with Randy Skinner), Guys & Dolls, 42nd Street, Cats, My Fair Lady, Nunsense, & A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To The Forum with Janine Molinari herself! Ballet credits include Florida West Ballet, Bay Ballet Theater, and interim professor at the University of Western Washington. Willow teaches ballet classes so that you will develop both a solid technical knowledge and an unstoppable performance quality. 

Let's change the world one dance at a time!

Yuka Kawazu was born in Kanagawa, Japan. She has an extensive career spanning both the United States and Japan. Throughout the U.S. she has performed as corps, soloist, and principal with several ballet and theater companies, culminating as the ballet-mistress for the Staten Island Ballet. She has been teaching at Broadway Dance Center, New Dance Group, 92Y Harkness dance center, Alvin Ailey, Burklyn Ballet Theater, Roy Arias Studios, and many more!  She is also guest professor and choreographer at the Showa Music Academia in Japan.  She recently returned from Japan, having choreographed "Out of My Dreams," based on the music of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Her interest in choreography grew as she created new ballets for various dance companies and schools.  Currently she is teaching for both New Jersey Dance Theater Project and Arias Dance NYC where her most recent compositions have been performed.  Yuka continues to engage herself and her dancers in new works and exploration of her art through performance and original compositions.

Zenzi Williams received her MFA from Yale School of Drama, has a BA in Theater from Temple University, and studied at BADA. Her credits include Broadway's The Crucible. Off-Broadway: runboyrun (NYTW), Lockdown (Rattlestick), School Girls (MCC Theater), Henry V (The Public), The Homecoming Queen (Atlantic Theater Company), Mother Courage and Her Children (Classic Stage Company). Regional: Imogen Says Nothing (Yale Repertory Theatre). Film & TV: "Chicago Fire", "Blue Bloods", "The Good Fight", "The Defenders", "Daredevil", "Black Panther", "The Mess He Made".